British Columbia’s Yoho National Park ranks among Canada’s most magnificent landscapes. The name says it all – Yoho is a Cree word expressing awe and wonder. While that may describe many places in the Rocky Mountains, things here seem cranked up another notch, with 36 peaks soaring over 3,000 metres, raging rivers and waterfalls galore, and postcard views at every turn. It had been three… Read moreThe Best of Yoho National Park
A lot has changed in the world of travel recently, but one of the most significant developments in the past decade has been the emergence of Airbnb. Starting with an idea in 2007, it has become bigger than the five largest hotel chains combined. The odd name originated with two young cash-strapped roommates in San Francisco who saw an opportunity when a major conference came… Read moreThe Pros and Cons of Airbnb
Springtime in Saskatchewan brings one of the most exciting times for wildlife viewing and photography. While this is prime time for a variety of critters, where Saskatchewan really excels is the phenomenal bird activity and dazzling colour on and around its many ponds and wetlands. Many birds flaunt their finest spring regalia and are ready to party. The guys try to impress the gals by… Read moreSaskatchewan’s Springtime Bird Extravaganza
If we had to pick our favourite places in Canada, Saskatchewan’s Hunt Falls would definitely be high on the list. We just got back from a return trip to this special place, and were pleased to see that little had changed since we last visited a few years ago. Despite being an incredibly gorgeous spot, it remains a rare piece of unspoiled wilderness that… Read moreReturn to Hunt Falls
The Athabasca Sand Dunes are, quite simply, our favourite place in the world. Stretching for about 100 kilometres along the south shore of Lake Athabasca in Saskatchewan’s far north, these are the largest dunes in Canada and the largest this far north anywhere in the world. But it’s not just size that makes them unique. As we might expect, most of the world’s great sand… Read moreExploring Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Sand Dunes
In the last posting, we followed Lake Athabasca’s north shore as far as Lodge Bay. Now we’ll continue from Lodge Bay to the Oldman River, one of the most magnificent stretches. It’s only 30 kilometres in a straight line, but could be two or three times that length if you explore the many bays and islands along the way. Caldwell Bay While the entire… Read moreLake Athbasca’s Spectacular North Shore – Part 2
